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#509 of 542 schools in ME
Farrington School
Elementary School · Augusta Public Schools · Augusta, ME
An Augusta Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farrington School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farrington School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Augusta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,158
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Parks Hussey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Sylvio J Gilbert SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Augusta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farrington School is listed in Augusta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farrington School
Farrington School is a public elementary school in Augusta, ME, part of Augusta Public Schools, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farrington School
What grades does Farrington School serve?
Farrington School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Farrington School?
Farrington School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrington School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farrington School rank in ME?
Farrington School ranks #509 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Farrington School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farrington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farrington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farrington School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Farrington School a charter school?
No, Farrington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farrington School a Title I school?
No, Farrington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farrington School?
52.9% of students at Farrington School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (207) 626-2480
- Area population (ZIP 04330)
- 26,517
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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